日本调查显示近四成民众感到孤独

Group 1 - Approximately 39% of Japanese people feel "some degree" of loneliness, indicating that the "Loneliness and Isolation Countermeasures Promotion Law" implemented in April 2023 has not yet shown significant effects [1] - The survey involved 20,000 individuals aged 16 and above, with 54.4% providing valid responses, revealing that 39.3% reported feeling lonely "often or always," "sometimes," or "occasionally," consistent with previous surveys since 2021 [1] - The latest survey also examined the relationship between loneliness and smartphone usage, finding that 13.3% of those using smartphones for over 8 hours daily reported feeling "often or always" lonely, compared to 9.5% for those using them for 7 to 8 hours, and lower for those using them less [1] Group 2 - The Japanese government will implement the "Loneliness and Isolation Countermeasures Promotion Law" starting April 2024, with local governments leading the formation of regional groups involving public and private institutions to better assist those in need [2] - According to the National Police Agency, in 2024, there will be 76,000 solitary individuals who die at home, with over 21,000 being discovered more than 8 days after death, categorized as "lonely deaths" [2] - The analysis indicates that as the number of solitary individuals continues to rise, the risk of loneliness and social isolation in Japan may further increase [2]